Technical Data Sheet

Floorsil 2

Date: 20.08.2011 Issue 5 Prepared: J.Bormuth Release: PM / QM

RTV-1 silicone sealant for high-duty floor joints and

acidproof constructions
AIRBUS Spec.: DA4-653-3SF ; Issue 8; Date: 10/10/01
Description

Floorsil 2
 is a high-performance one-component silicone sealant
 is based on a oxime cross-linking system
 vulcanizes at room temperature (RTV)

Floorsil 2 is designed for applications in the, aircraft industry. Sealing non-textile floor
coverings made of silicone, PVC in aircrafts.
Please note: Floorsil 2 is not suitable for sewage applications, for motorway and runway applications. Do not use Floorsil 2 for sealing
applications around petrol pumps.

Advantages
 Especially designed for high – duty floor joints and acid proof constructions in contrast to
conventional sealants, Floorsil 2 shows a very high notched impact value and an extreme
resistance to chemicals
 Fast curing and short tack – free time
 Excellent compatibility and adhesion to silicone floor coverings
 Excellent weatherability, resistance to ageing, UV-radiation, temperature resistance
 Resistance to lift truck and fork lift traffic
 Resistance to steam jet cleaning
 Excellent resistance to detergents
 Extreme resistance to chemicals (see chapter 2.)
 Ready to use
 High tensile strength and high shore – A – Hardness ensure an excellent notched impact value
 Contains no solvents, formaldehyde, CFC, PCB, PCP

Chapter 1.: Technical data

Viscosity: Non-sag, pasty
3
Density at 23 °C, 50 % RH: ISO 2781 ~ 1.16 g/cm
Shore-A-hardness after 7 d at 23 °C, 50 % RH; ISO 868 - 38
Temperature resistance: - 40 to + 265 °C
Tooling temperature: + 5 to + 35 °C
Skin-forming time at 23 °C, 50 % RH: ~ 10 min. (standard)
Curing in 24 hours at 23 °C, 50 % RH: ~ 2 – 3 mm
Tensile strength: ISO 37, Type 2 test piece ~ 2,9 N/mm²
Tensile elongation: ISO 37, Type 2 test piece ~ 400 %
Modulus at 100 % elongation: ~ 1,00 N/mm²
Movement capability ~ 20 %
Shelf life at 23 °C, 50 % RH: Cartridge 15 months

These data are not intended for use in preparing specifications. Please contact METZELER before writing
specifications.

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Floorsil 2

Date: 20.08.2011 Issue 5 Prepared: J.Bormuth Release: PM / QM

Chapter 2: Resistance to chemicals at room temperature:

Chemical Concentration Resistance to chemical
Acetic acid, 23°C; 30 min 10 % +
Cleaning Agent AMS 1550, 23 °C; 30 min - +
Desinfecttant agent AMS 1452: 23 °C; 30 min - +
Hydrochloric acid 10 % 0
Caustic soda solution 10 % +
Caustic soda solution 20 % +
Ammonia solution 25 % +
Ethylalcohol +
Acetone 0
Petrol -
Diesel fuel -
Ethylene glycole +
Formalin 10 % +
Cooler Antifreeze ARAL Pure
Antifreeze : water +
1:2 ( -20°C ) +
1 : 1,5 ( -27°C ) +
1:1 ( - 40°C) +
Sea water +
Methanol +
Cold degreasingagent ARAL -
Agenda:
+ RESISTANCE TO CHEMICAL
0 Short – term sesisatnce to chemical (72 hours)
- Not resistance

2. Instructions for use

2.1. Surface preparation
Compatibility: Paints, lacquers, plastics and any other coatings must be compatible to the
sealant/adhesive.
Cleaning: Clean all joints/substrates, remove all foreign matter and contaminants such as mould-release
agents, preserving agents, grease, oil, dust, water, frost, surface dirt, old sealants/adhesives and other
substances which can affect adhesion. The joint edges/substrates must be firm.
Cleaners for non-porous substrates: They should be cleaned methylated spirit or other cleaners on an
acetone or isopropanol basis and a clean, lintfree, cotton cloth.

2.2. Adhesion and Primering

Floorsil products are high-performance and highly specialized products which exhibit an excellent
primerless adhesion to Airfloor and Airflex products!
For PVC and similar materials please use Floorsil 1217

3. Packaging
Floorsil 2 is packed in 310 ml cartridges. A carton is packed with 12 cartridges.
You can have special cartridges on request.

4. Application sealant

Avoid direct contact between sealant and plasticizer emigrating products: Direct contact between
sealant and the following plasticizer emigrating products should be avoided because these products
may cause yellowing of light-coloured silicone sealants: e.g. butyl rubber;
ethylenepropylenedienemonomerepolymer (EPDM), neoprene, bitumious and products.

Application sealant: Sealant must be applied after the primer has dried up for least 15 minutes

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Avoid air entrapment: The joint must be completely filled to avoid air entrapment and to make the joint
leak-proof

Tooling / smoothing: The sealant must be smoothly tooled before the skin – formation in order to
ensure integral contact with joint flanks.

Masking tapes: Masking tapes must be removed immediately after tooling

Steam jet apparatus: On using a steam – jet apparatus the distance between the joint and the steam
nozzle is ton be at least 50 cm.

Using the sealed objects the first time: Floorsil 2 must have cured completely before the sealant object
is exposed to mechanical or chemical stress the first time. Floorsil 2 should have cured at least 24 to 48
hours at room temperature (see chapter 1. For curing data)

5. Safety precautions during processing, First-aid, Disposal

See Material Safety Data Sheet

6. Warranty

All information, data, direction or advice presented by METZELER are believed to be accurate and reliable, but do not absolve the
user from carefully checking all supplies immediately on receipt. However, as METZELER has no control over the uses to which its
products may be put or the conditions of use, it is the user’s responsibility to determine suitability of use e.g. by performing own
tests. METZELER makes no warranties concerning the fitness or suitability of its products for a particular use. Statements
concerning possible or suggested uses of the materials described herein can not be seen as warranty for your application.
METZELER warrants only that its products will meet its specifications. We reserve the right to alter product constants within the
scope of technical progress or new developments.

Of course, METZELER can perform tests and deliver a special written recommendation for a specific application on request.

If the application in which the products are used requires governmental approval or clearance, the user must obtain it.

In the event of a claim due to failure of our products, METZELER’s sole liability is limited to provide sufficient product for
replacement. METZELER will not be liable for any labour or any other costs associated with the repair, if the failure is due to
incorrect use of any materials.

The recommendations do not absolve the user from the obligation of investigating the possibility of infringement of third parties’
rights and, if necessary, clarifying the position.

7. Edition

4; 16.08.2011 (printed 26.03.2013)

This edition becomes invalid in the event of a republication.

Metzeler Telephone +49-621-480 280 266 (Switchboard)

TRS GmbH Facsimile +49-621-480 280 240
D-68535 Edingen Neckarhausen
Germany

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